Image formats
Why Does the iPhone Use HEIC Instead of JPG?
Apple switched the iPhone camera to HEIC in 2017. Here's why — storage, image quality, modern camera features and hardware support — and what it means for you.
· 2 min read
Articles tagged “iPhone”
Practical guides about HEIC, HEIF and image formats — how to open, convert and share photos from iPhone on any device.
Guides
How to Reduce HEIC File Size (Without Ruining Your Photos)
HEIC is already efficient, so shrinking iPhone photos is mostly about resolution and format. Here's what actually works for email, uploads and saving storage.
· 2 min read
Guides
How to Convert iPhone Photos to JPG (5 Methods)
Five practical ways to get JPG files from your iPhone — change a camera setting, convert automatically when transferring, or convert existing HEIC photos in seconds.
· 2 min read
Comparisons
HEIC vs JPG: Which Photo Format Should You Use?
A practical comparison of HEIC and JPG — file size, quality, compatibility and features — with clear advice on when to keep HEIC and when to convert to JPG.
· 2 min read
Image formats
What Is a HEIC File? A Clear Guide to Apple's Photo Format
HEIC is the format your iPhone uses to save photos. Here's what it is, why Apple chose it, how it compares to JPG and how to open or convert HEIC files on any device.
· 3 min read